Hi Marshall! Thank you for this fun assignment. I chose to spend most of your funds on shrink ray technology! My idea is to own a studio that can fit in my pocket, which has the ability to resize both itself and it's owner. I want to be able to drive/swim/fly away whenever I want, and use my studio to explore everywhere from small nooks and crannies in underwater caves, to outer space if needed. I got the idea of making the whole studio as a mechanical bug, to blend in with nature, which is probably where I want to venture often. During the sketching phase it turned more into a home with a studio inside, with more rooms than I thought I would draw in the beginning. I'll see how that goes. The biggest challenge so far is proportions of all the rooms, and figuring out how all the elements will fit together. I just realized my portable studio has no engine thus far in planning, which I think I want to add. Another challenge is to my unrealistic idea somewhat believable. Looking forward to learning with you all!

Part 1 was fantastic, thank you, Marshall! For this project, I decided to create my dream studio first in isometric view (but I haven't used a grid, shame on me, most of the stuff was free-handed) so I can focus more on what I actually want to build. I was so overwhelmed by the options, I did a bunch of thumbnails and sketches. I can already feel that the various shapes will be hard to draw in different perspectives (as it was already hard in isometric), but I was pleasantly surprised how much better I got since I have started this course. Sure, there is still a lot to improve. Proportions are still hard for me, So the building would be in the Alps, surrounded by cows and bunnies, no neighbours in sight. A big wisteria is a must, and of course, I would grow my own vegetables. Thanks for the challenge, it was very fun! Can't wait for part 2! P.S. Staircases are still hard!

It took me a bit to make up my mind but it turns out I'm truly a city kid at heart. I was conflicted between a secluded art hermit home in the mountains or some kind of city loft and just decided to find a way to combine both. In the end I came up with a brownstone that's actually more of a greenhouse disguised as a brownstone from the street. That way it still has the convenience of city life but the zen of having a studio inside of a garden. I ended up focusing on the blueprint instead of interior sketches because I think that's just how my brain works... The space itself can be filled with anything but the structure is what it is, if that makes sense. I can imagine that the entire interior back wall is glass so no matter where you are in the house, it feels like you're outside but there's still something between the actual greenhouse area and the living space for insulation and stuff. The place definitely gets lots and lots of sunlight. Light is definitely the most important aspect for me, followed up by just a lot of open space. I also put a tree out front as an ode to the old wisteria on Stuyvesant Street, here in NYC. It's been there so long that it's basically part of the building. It's the prettiest brownstone in the city, in my opinion but I assume it also gives the people who live there a decent level of privacy, which I think is pretty cool. A big ol soaking tub is also a must. Very important haha. I'm very fond of onsen (thank you Japan) so the idea of having a big open air tub to sink into sometimes seems lovely. The hardest part was figuring out the stairs, especially because I wanted to include roof access, so in the end, I added a spiral staircase to the top floor. I think that's going to be pretty cool to draw. I'm imagining it almost looking like a sculptural element in the room. Can't wait to work on this and see everyone else's designs!

Alright, after months of procrastination is time to do this. Will I make it with less than a month left for the deadline? *Shrugs For the moment I decided to do more thumbnailing of the exterior before going for the interior. I had the idea of a pirate ship house that is sink into the ground like it is floating on sea. I google it and ask Grok about it, and it is within the budget $. Because I'll be damned before I ask ChatGPT. I took inspiration from the best ship designs that exist, from One Piece. There weren't better designs before Oda and there won't be better designs after Oda. And I wasn't doing nothing in the last few months, so I tried to apply some of the shape lessons from Stan's basics course. It's the most obvious with the gorilla. Not sure if I'll stick with the gorilla design or try other animals. Or if I will try some other themed for the studio or stick with a pirate ship. But I'll try to decide on a design this week so I can spent the remaining 3 weeks working on a presentable draft. Any suggestions or advice?

For my 200 million dollar studio I envisioned a grand structure flooded with light from large windows; I came up with a pretty straightforward symmetrical dome with four arched entrances, eight arched windows and a winding staircase to a lower level. The upper studio has a drawing board that is lit from above, which would be for drawing and painting. It is surrounded by two large curved cupboards which could contain a variety of materials etc. The lower sculpture studio is reached by walking down a spiral staircase. This would be below ground and is lit by the glass sides of the building. In terms of styling I was inspired by art deco, but I’m not sure what style I have ended up with… Guardian angels stand watch at each entrance and lions guard the bottom of each set of steps. The whole building is surrounded by a circular road and each set of stairs has its own avenue of trees. The kept the line work loose so as not to get too bogged down with accurate lines at the conceptual stage, its mostly ballpoint pen.

These are my sketches for the dreamed . the design is basic but I know what it requires a.- scenario b.- sculpting are c. Library d . Storage e . Cafeteria f. Cleaning area g. Garden

when is the next lesson?

In the picture plane lesson, the image should actually be placed where the grid lesson is currently located. it doesn't really matter, just pointing that out

This is so much fun (and so easy to get lost in and forget work/dinner/sleep/family)! My dream studio is a converted monastery: a small-ish church, single aisle, with a walled garden attached where I can go for a walk in the cloister even if its raining, and the simple monks quarters converted into my living space. Ideally, I'd like the monastery to be in some cool town, with lots of culture. And when the city life gets too much, I can lock myself in my own sanctuary. First floor plan ideas, some notes, image reference and inspiration, and an attempt to render the studio/church in an isometric view (though the ribbed vaulted ceiling is a bit of a challenge...)

I finally got around to start this assignment. For the moment I did these poor excuses of thumbnails. I feel like my perspective abilities had deteriorated but that's why I'm doing this course again from the start, hopefully I just need to put what I learn into practice by doing my own art and I'll recover. And this project will help. I don't really have a clear vision for a dream studio. For the moment I listed all the simple necessities my studio will need. My guess is I need to do more research on how much would a studio actually cost and look for reference. I did this after working on a script for a video, so my brain may had been a little fried. Any advice on how to come out with ideas and train my atrophied imagination muscles will be welcome!!!

it is going to be super fun 🤩

I am soooo excited for this assignement !! Thank you so much Marshall, and i'm waiting for the part 2 :D

Wow - I was not expecting this - this is a very cool brief… thanks Marshal! I’m looking forward to getting my teeth into this over the next few months. Part 1 of this course has been superb...

This is a first thumbnail of my dream studio that was sent to me from the other dimension, totally unexpected and I'm a very happy hermit here :) Need nothing more. Well, music. It's temporary though, because it's anti-squat. But the mayor across the street likes what's happening in this building 🤞🏻 My neighbour gives cello lessons (I love the sounds in the background), there's a hatter, an art friend who etches, 2 other artists and there are live model and portrait sessions a few times a week. When this all ends - nothing is permanent in this world isn't it - I might turn to you, Marshall. For now this is it. (An impression, without all the things laying around - I have to reorganise.)

What a wonderful assignment, also appreciate the long deadline. Gives me a chance to catch on with the course during the holidays after a very busy period at work in the last few months. Wishing Marshall and the Proko Team a lovely seasonal break!

Wait, if someone's studio goes under the 200 million, would they keep the rest?....asking for a friend....

Guys - it seems we all have about the same fantasy studio/compound! add a japanese garden a vegetarian (not vegan, i want free and happy chicken and cows around living like cherished pets) and a music room

I want to do this but i dont even have this course and can’t see this lesson even 😅 But i want to design my dream studio.

Version 0.0.1 of my dream studio. So far I need te design. I introduced many problems to solve xd. Especially how to fit all in a single picture - safari/zoo parc - footbalfield - tennis court - glass observatory - toilets - swimming pool - kitchen with food train throughout the rooms - mountain Forrest area - music room - rainbow kitten room - library - aquarium - butler - sakura garden with controlled weather dome, onsen hot spring, massagigst - green trees and moss walls

April? Is there really gonna be a 5-6 month gap between parts 1 and 2? Or this is gonna be a side assignment that we'll do along side the part 2 main lessons? Like we are in a monster of the week show and this assignment is the overarching plot that will culminate in the season finale?